Seeds and Soak in Idaho
Seeds and Soak in Idaho By Belle Starr It is astounding to think that at the turn of the last century everyone saved their own seeds. Seed saving was part…
October Featured Farmer: Sommer
Featured Farmer: Sommer from Westhagen Farm This month’s featured farmer is Sommer H. at Westhagen Farm. She grows a medley of fruits and vegetables on her 20′ x 30′ front…
The Wild Wisdom of Weeds
The Wild Wisdom of Weeds A Q&A with Katrina Blair Did you know there are 13 plants you can find right outside your door that can help you maintain a…
It Takes a Community to Grow a Farm
It Takes a Community to Grow a Farm By Nic Esposito When giving a talk or presentation about urban farming, the top two questions I receive from audience members are,…
Growing Healthy Habits
Growing Healthy Habits When you reach for a snack or are deciding what to make for dinner, where do you look for food? Most of us probably search through the…
Urban Fruit Trees
Urban Fruit Trees by Greg Peterson My favorite plant to nurture at the Urban Farm is the fruit tree—it appeals to the lazy gardener in me, as I can plant a…
Be a Plant Diversity Superhero: Tips and Tricks for Saving Seeds
Be a Plant Diversity Superhero: Tips and Tricks for Saving Seeds Special Thanks to Native Seeds/SEARCH for permission to use this article. View the original here. At one time, seed saving…
Book Review: Old Manhattan Has Some Farms
Book Review: Old Manhattan Has Some Farms By Susan Lendroth, Illustrated by Kate Endle Reviewed by Tayler Jenkins In this children’s book released just last month, Lendroth writes a fun new…
Your Green Lawn
Your Green Lawn By Greg Peterson Oh, the double meaning there. AND why the heck is Greg the Urban Farmer talking about growing a lawn? Primarily because it drives me…
House Grass to Home-Grown: Transforming Lawns into Edible Gardens
House Grass to Home-Grown: Transforming Lawns into Edible Gardens By Kari Spencer Are a carton of juice, a head of lettuce or a bouquet of flowers on your shopping list? …
